Anxiety is a type of mental health disorder that affects millions of people, from generalized anxiety disorder to panic disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Different people get anxiety for many different reasons, year-round. Continue reading →

If you have noticed that your anxiety always peaks near the beginning of the fall season, you are not alone. This is sometimes called seasonal anxiety or autumn anxiety, as it happens around this season.

Like all forms of anxiety, it is not caused by any one thing. Some people get anxiety this time of year due to the weather changing, others experience it because their routine and schedule changes so drastically.

It helps to understand the signs and symptoms of seasonal anxiety, so that you can start working on remedies as soon as possible.

Physical Signs

The first signs you will probably notice when it comes to anxiety are the physical signs. These tend to occur before any emotional or behavioral signs, even if you don’t realize it is your anxiety. Here are some symptoms that might mean you have anxiety: Continue reading →

When your mental health, such as anxiety or depression, starts to change when the seasons change, it is not a coincidence. It can actually be about the changes in your life, both physical and mental, that bring this on. Continue reading →

Whenever you struggle with your anxiety, it is often from fearful thoughts. This can happen at any time, but a lot of people have noticed that it is worse in the fall season.

You might even start noticing it near the end of summer when your vacation is winding down and you start working on changing your routine.

If during this time, you are struggling with your anxiety, and feel like your negative thoughts are only making it worse, it might be time to turn them into positive thoughts.

Recognizing Irrational Thoughts

The easiest way to start turning your negative thoughts into positive ones to reduce anxiety is by recognizing and rationalizing your irrational thoughts. Everyone has these types of thoughts, but people with anxiety tend to really focus on them, and often turn them into something they’re not. Continue reading →